UPDATED: Avery Edison Detained at Toronto's Pearson Airport

British comedian Avery Edison (@aedison) was detained by Immigration officials at Pearson Airport last night. Unfortunately, they don't seem to have any idea what to do with trans people.
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UPDATED: Added details from Avery's girlfriend. Horribleness continues.

apostateCourierThis is deplorable and I hope you guys go after them for this. Stay strong in there, good luck!2014-02-12T18:10:20.917Z

Michele LaPrade RaddinStay strong and continue to maintain your dignity. I am sickened by what you are going through and wish you both the best.2014-02-12T16:11:37.023Z

Jane de BatAvery, you have conducted yourself with dignity, courage, and strength. Their treatment of you is barbaric and debasing. Stand proud and stay strong!2014-02-12T15:16:09.534Z

Krystina ScottI didn't know you before today, but I'm here and wishing you the best. It's nice to know that they at least moved you to the proper facilities. I wish there was...I didn't know you before today, but I'm here and wishing you the best. It's nice to know that they at least moved you to the proper facilities. I wish there was something more that I could do. I can't wait to actually hear your comedy. You're going to be okay. There is a lot of love out here for you If it comes to it, we'll just have to storm the correctional facility to set you free. ;)more2014-02-12T08:17:19.081Z

Erin Elizabethsending happy vibes and much love from the US. i have been through similar circumstances here with our less thasn lovely legal system so i sympathize greatly...sending happy vibes and much love from the US. i have been through similar circumstances here with our less thasn lovely legal system so i sympathize greatly. stay strong and know we are out here pulling for you and keeping this story alive so that this kind of thing stops once and for all. :Dmore2014-02-12T05:26:38.082Z